Learning, Development & Diversity Consultant

Job summary

The consultant will lead the design and delivery of learning initiatives and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) action plans. They are responsible for managing the Learning Management System, facilitating training workshops, and supporting talent development and succession planning.

Job details

About Us: Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Certified Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site. We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation - a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development. What can I expect to do in this role? Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Learning, Development and Diversity Consultant will lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of learning initiatives that make a measurable difference. By partnering directly with leadership, the Consultant will create learning solutions that allow Exhibition Place to invest in its people and culture, deliver results, accelerate culture and workforce transformation, facilitate workforce transition, support talent development and staffing efforts, as well as lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan initiatives. * Responsible for providing learning and development guidance, advisory and consultative services to develop capability aligned with Exhibition Place’s strategy, values, and competencies. * Creates a positive learning experience for employees by introducing modern and highly engaging learning experiences. Identifies best practices, carries out post-implementation analysis, and provides recommendations for new and custom approaches to ensure continuous improvement and enhance organizational effectiveness. * Manages logistics such as communicating initiatives, preparing course outlines, coordinating with the operating units on programs, managing vendors, entering and tracking training data, monitoring the budget, and coordinating with HRIS to aggregate development objectives and plans. * Manages the Learning Management System (LMS), creates and uploads content, tracks data, and provides detailed reporting and metrics on the Learning and Development Framework. * Delivers engaging, on-site presentations and co-facilitates training workshops focused on performance management, goal setting, and professional development. * Assists in the planning and coordination of educational events and other special events for Women of Explace, aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. * Supports the team in delivering orientation. * Responsible for developing and facilitating group training sessions and delivering innovative solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and are aligned with organizational objectives at the individual, leader, team, and organizational levels. * Assists with and supports the talent development and mentorship programs that drive succession planning and build a leadership pipeline. * Leads and supports the advancement of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives across the organization. * Maintains the Human Resources Information System and/or database and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed. * Assists with the initiation, development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and procedures related to human resources. * Maintains and updates confidential employment records. * Participates in special projects related to human resources management. * Supports new hire onboarding and other staffing initiatives when required. * Performs other HR duties as assigned. How do I qualify? * 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources in major unionized public or private sector organizations. * Adult Learning accreditation preferred. * Demonstrated competencies or accreditation as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource. * Experience working with Learning Management Systems required. * Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, SCORM files, multimedia files, interactive HTML content, etc. * Experience in the design, development, and delivery of learning strategies and programs. * Experience utilizing software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic mail). * Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Human Resources Information Systems is an asset. * Working knowledge of employment and related legislation (Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act), contractual obligations, collective agreements, and Human Resources policies and practices. * Good interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels. * Demonstrated ability to handle confidential documents and reports. * Proven customer service skills. Job Vacancy Status: This is an Existing Position. Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We carefully review every application - including yours. We're fortunate to have many outstanding people apply to each of our positions. While we appreciate every application that comes our way, due to the high volume we receive, we're not able to follow up with each person individually. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the needs of the role, we'll contact you. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve. Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at people&culture@explace.on.ca [people&culture@explace.on.ca]

What you’ll do

The consultant will lead the design and delivery of learning initiatives and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) action plans. They are responsible for managing the Learning Management System, facilitating training workshops, and supporting talent development and succession planning.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources within unionized environments and proficiency with Learning Management Systems. A strong understanding of employment legislation and demonstrated competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance incentives
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Extended healthcare
• Professional development

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Learning and development
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Human resources
• Learning management systems
• Training facilitation
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• Talent development
• HRIS management
• Policy development
• Data reporting
• Microsoft office 365
• Stakeholder management
• Instructional design
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Diversity Equity And Inclusion Initiatives
• Microsoft 365
• ADP Workforce Now
• Learning Strategies
• Data Monitoring
• Talent Development
• Planning
• Goal Setting
• HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
• Microsoft Excel
• Adult Education
• Annual Reports
• Strategic Planning
• Spreadsheets
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Information Systems
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Learning Management Systems
• Word Processing
• Economics
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Performance Management
• Labor Law
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation
• Learning Development
• Legislation
• Logistics Management
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multimedia
• Employee Onboarding

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Education
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Director of Learning and Development
• Training Consultant
• Training and Staff Development Professionals
• Training and Development Specialists

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